President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called upon everyone to come together to build a healthy and beautiful country.

He also urged all citizens to raise awareness and undergo regular blood tests to stay safe from the harmful effects of diabetes.

The President made these remarks in a message issued on Friday (November 13) ahead of World Diabetes Day, which is being observed on Saturday (November 14).

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir welcomed the initiative to observe World Diabetes Day in Bangladesh alongside other countries across the globe. He also noted that this year's theme, "No Delay in Diabetes, Take Action Now," is highly appropriate.

"Let us each work to create awareness about diabetes in our homes, workplaces, and communities," the President said. "Diabetes is a chronic disease that must be kept under control throughout life. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to severe complications such as heart attacks and other cardiovascular diseases, stroke, kidney complications, blindness, and infections caused by nerve and blood vessel damage, which can even result in amputation."

However, he emphasized that by keeping diabetes well-controlled, a person can lead a healthy, normal, and active life for their entire lifespan. Therefore, to live healthily, people must understand the risks of diabetes and take necessary preventive measures immediately.

He observed that urbanization has brought massive changes to lifestyles and dietary habits, and combined with a lack of physical labor, the prevalence of diabetes is rising day by day.

"Alongside the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh, I call upon the media, social and cultural organizations, as well as government and non-government agencies to come forward to ensure the good health of diabetic patients," he added.

In conclusion, the President wished all programs undertaken on the occasion of World Diabetes Day 2026 every success.